Healthy White Turkey Chili Recipe
Make this healthy white turkey chili recipe in less than 30 minutes for a lighter comfort food option you can feel good about!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper diced
- 2 jalapeños diced and seeded
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 4-ounce can canned green chile peppers, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup grated reduced-fat white cheddar cheese + more for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a small amount of olive oil or use non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until the onions are translucent.1 onion, 2 jalapeños, 1 orange or yellow bell pepper
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.2 pounds ground turkey, 4 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 Tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Stir in the green chile peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.1 4-ounce can canned green chile peppers, chopped
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the cannellini beans. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Add the cream cheese and grated white cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the chili has thickened.2 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup grated reduced-fat white cheddar cheese + more for garnish
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or spices if necessary.
- Serve the healthy white turkey chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of grated white cheddar cheese. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a light sour cream substitute on top for added creaminess, if desired!Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 5mg